David Ferrer digs deep to advance at the Australian Open

David Ferrer was forced to work hard by Tim Smyczek before securing his place in the third round of the Australian Open.

Last Updated: 16/01/13 11:26am

David Ferrer: Came through in four sets

Ferrer needed two hours and 38 minutes to see off the world No 125 from America 6-0 7-5 4-6 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena.

Ferrer will now play Marcos Baghdatis in the third round after the 28th seed beat Tatsuma Ito 3-6 6-3 6-2 6-2.

And it was a good day for the men's seeds in Melbourne, with few shocks.

Mikhail Youzhny, ranked 23, did bow out after fellow Russian Evgeny Donskoy clinched a 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 3-6 6-3, while 20th seed Sam Querrey appeared to be in for a tough time as he lost the first set 7-6 (7-2) before his opponent Brian Baker was forced to retire hurt.